I spent Halloween 2024 working a 30-hour shift that should have taken 15 hours, missing trick-or-treating with my kids. In this episode, I share the harsh reality of being a truck driver in South Texas and the complete lack of accountability in the workplace. Learn about the constant struggle between drivers paid by the load and operators paid by the hour, how operators waste driver time while milking the clock, and why there's no real accountability for wasting our government-mandated driving hours. I break down specific examples: 6 hours to open a gate at Energy Transfer Company, 3.5 hours waiting during shift change at Valero in Three Rivers, dispatcher failures that cost 3 hours, and the story of standing up to an arrogant operator named Frank. This isn't just about trucking—it's about any profession that can be stepped on (teachers, paramedics, drivers). Real talk about workplace accountability, the battle between hourly and load-based pay, and why companies always take the operator's side over drivers. If you're a truck driver or work in an industry with no accountability, this episode is for you. Blog Post Here.